Published Every Friday by The CAPE MAY CG'.'NTY TIMET COMPANY (Incorporated) West J rsey and Landis Avenues. .Sea Isle City. N. J WM. A. HAFFERT. President and General Manager. CHAS. O'CONNOR, Treasurer C. F. SCHUCK. Secretary. Philadelphia Office: 717 Mutual Life BuildlnK A F. Smith. Advertising Representative.

Subscription Price. 11.50 per year, in Advance. Advertising Rates Furnished upon Application.

Entered in the i'ost office at Sea Isle City. N. J.. as second-cias* matter.

THE PLAYGROUND OF AMERICA. Cape May County lu»* been aptly vailed the "Playground of the World.” U»e term was Brat given it. we believe, by Senator Philip F. Baker, one of the developers of Wildwood, on the floor of a session of the*Cape May County Cbambe” of Commerce, and the phrase, belter than any other, tens the story of Cape May County's reason for jx istence. and its ever growing popularity and commercial, agricultural and

industrial progress.

It is really tW playground of UieJ

press of the two states may become better acquainted with the southern-1 most county in the great New Jersey

Commonwealth GROWTH

You can help this Issue do effective work by sending in a list of the names of your friends whom you would like to have receive a copy. It will be sent cheerfully, and without charge to you.

OF COOMBS LUMBER

COMPANY FROM MODEST BE GINNING IN 1907 AGAIN TELLS STORY OF COUNTY'S DEVELOPMENT; WILDWOOD YARD NOW LARGEST SOUTH OF ATLANTIC CITY. AND CONSTANTLY GROW-

ING.

JOYOUS £»STER Fra „ . ■»«!'*< Ms.U, I. The old time-tried greeting "Joyous i»07. the Coombs Lumber Company, oi „ .. ... _ VMr Wildwood, has grown until today it is Easier will have a new ring this year ^ of AUMtt „

There U always octasi vn for Joy at j city

. _ . n f The remarkable growth of the Ih, Emit Urn-. U - i»0 alutnlM the feast day. comroemorating the i,y the fart that sbipmenu of special rh F i«.v reMirrectiou Is cause for" 1 * 11 »® rk are regulariy to AtChrist s resurrect Ion. Is cause ioi , Camden, and to points greatest joy i in Pennsylvania, a recent shipment be-

w O. Ml J**n. IR- “S't

criat world conflict ended, and the | imsiness, and to properly handle the prim lple* of i-u.ee and good will on : isrge volume handsome .rfBcea have * ' iieen fli'ed up 111 the ccmpas, yards si earth, for which Christ suffered and Scbeltanger. Lincoln ami Holly Reach

cstaBbshed. with two avenues, and a «in» <>t clerks are

! kepi constantly employed.

Ilton of Ainarlcs'b finest ruanhooci a recent order, now tn course of !timed from the hsttl^fields safely ^hll-ment. was for sixty-five csr loads

uf shingles and five cars of terra colts

their homes, and with our national ; f or (he new aerial hangars, at

died. «

. what cause there i

- rejuic- j

’he success of the Coombs yards is du* to Mr. Thos S. Gosliu, Vice-President ] snd General Manager of the concern.

At the seashore, however, there Is Associa.ed with him is Mr. H. Foster ill another reason for happiness and Goslln. Secretary ami chief of the office

„ ; and estimating departments,

light spirit today, the official opening T ,, p bll ,| nP)0! of , hp coombs Lumber

SOUTH DENNIS

N«Uon. OllUMYTilY^U-OR-l"*' <* j J!i°^IUl« ext in the world, gather the- population M® ur years of war. the shore has been) srI)vt ,j Pi . in tbp past few years, snd

of Ute inland dues by the hundreds of I .ess affected by ,h< general thousands to disport themselves in the ! eondltlona, snd business in general - cooling and invigorating surf, and to, was not as it normally was. Real esgmher health and happiness on the Ule did not sell, building was at a firm, level and hard strand, breathing! stand-still, and the numoer of visitors in God's pure air, untainted by factory who normally flock, to our shores, was

smoke or city smells, ■uid basking In 1 considerably lessened

the enervating and vltalUlug sunshine Last ye.r something like the preOn the registers of the many hotels | war renditions returned, but this year at the various county resorts will be promises to be the greatest in the hisfound the names of persons from ev- tory of New Jersey Toast watering cry comer of the globe, and in all Pisces, shared by all of the Atlantic stations of ille, all seeking health. resorts The business of Febpleasure and recreation as a brief res roary and March In many places was Pile from the toil o' their daily labors, as grcai as the business of May of

The purpose of this Issue of the last year, so far as rental* and sales

TIMES is two-fold. It is intended to of real estate go. And there is prom-

con.ey by word and picture to thoM- iw of an early and big season,

who have never been fortunate to be-1 All In all. the Easter of Nineteen come acquainted with what Cape May Twenty is one for greatest Joy and County has to offer Just a alight idea of happiness. That all may share in this

what the County is. and what it holds

to the fullest extent, and drink from cup full of happiness to the very brim and overflowing, is the sincere and

wish of the TIMES.

for the vacationist

And it Is Intended to bring to the attention of the o.-lsiile world some knowledge of what the County has to offer as a permanent location for farmer, or business man. Cape May «. ounty may well be called "a farmer's laud of hidden treasure.” for its soil

is adaptable to any kind of fanning,! i harles Lloyd and Wm. Gruff visited and the best markets in the world Mr - D - H - Westcott on Sunday.

Mil - Cora Corson visited her mother

are right at the fanner s door. The < on gam^ay.

various retorts offer many business Mr and Mrs. Evertngham attended opportunities; new hotels arc needed; ll . ;l given litre on Saturday

DENNISVILLE

Mis* Sue Chester is spending her East>-r vacation here. Mrs. Phoebe Grate spent the week-

ore stores must be opened to supply j

* ning

Mr. and Mrs. Anson Marts spent the

tbc wants of the constantly increasing week-end with her mother, numb,r of tourists; houses cannot U 'Ir. and Mrs. William Thompson^and

Corson visited Cape May

'hough to satisfy the de !, House on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Donley visited Mr. Eugene Springer on Sunday Miss Maria Miller is visiting her

mother.

.... , , Mrs. Samuel Woolson went

Come along, friends, whither your ..rtclphl^ on Tuesday,

a to y is for c day or for a year, you little son arrived at the home of

those who know thoroughly every ramltlratlon of the particular busim** in which they are engaged - a.- esgeriy sought. The world grow* Increasingly aware of their value. The officiate of our trust department may truly be called spectelixta In the various branches Of fiduciary work. You can come to them as to an authentic spuioe for trust information. Whether you decide to use our lacilltles or not, your confer--nec will be appreciated. Ocean City Title and Trust Co. OCEAN CITY, N. J.

Walter Scoble, Inc, Millville, N. J. The Leading Music House in South Jersey

Pianos, Players, Victrolas, Son or as, Records

“ No matter where yoo Hve Oar service is next to yoar door**

ft* rtf *3 mu, F. B. SHARP * * ^ Grocer <r Sea Isk Gty, N. J.

mand, and there many wonder! ul

5 opportunity "i «1 estate invei

Wallace Llnderman ha* a new car. Miss Hannah McCormick spent the week-end with Miss fbelma Nickemon. Charles Nickerson, of Wildwood, called on Mrs. A. Brosius on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Blake, of Stoirs. Conn., visited Mrs. Belle Blake on

Thursday.

Mrs. Gifford Anneley was buried in Union Cemetery on Sunday. Coleman West cot t and wife spent Sunday with their daughter. Lee Scull lias returned to his home. Mr. John Myers, of Philadelphia, moved hi* family here on Monday. C. Pfeiffer and famil) have moved into the Hinkle place. Mr and Mrs. C. Learning are visiting in Philadelphia. CapL A. J. Meerwald went to Philadelphia on Thursday. Ralph Peterson and wife visited relatives on Sunday. Miss Ella Morton, Mrs. Smith Stiles and Mrs. E. Stiles visited Cape May Court House on Thursday. Lawrence McKaig is working at

Glass boro.

Samuel Morton and family visited his sisters on Sunday. The Misses Ludlam spent the weekend in Philadelphia with their brother who is seriously ill. Vis* Elisabeth Meerwald is spending her vacation with her rootb'w. Adna Hickman bar returned from a visit with relative* at Cold Spring. Several of our people attended the play at DenatevtUe on Saturday eve-

ning.

Miss Mart Watson visited Miss Lydia Springer on Sunday. Miss Lydia Springer. Mies Carrie Westcott, and Master Benjamin Springer spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Martini Meerwald. Miss Hattie Fidle.. of Dennisville.! spent Sunday with Miss Margaret

Pierson.

Freeman Pierson and family motored ,

j to Sea Isle on Sunday.

Mr. Edward Jefferson lias returned I to Hotchkiss, after viniting his pa- [

Phil-1 rents.

Andrew Hickman has a new car.

Vincent Assaicnte

PRACTICAL SHOEMAKER

; Old Sh»e« Made New Repair Work My Specialty

ITALIA ST.

SEA ISLE CITY. N. J.

HELPFUL SERVICE OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOR. It te our constant endeavor to supply every customer of the First National Bank with helpful service, distinguished by friendly, personal cooperation. 8% Interest Paid on Savings Fund Accounts

j per cent interest paid on Swings Fund Accounts FIRST NATIONAL BANK „ OCEAN CITY, N. J.

C8>0<KHa300O0geo»rnvpM-Mvwvg^ SPRING IS HERE!

MATTHEW J. RYAN Comrr.lssioii Merchant Planter. Wholesale Dealer and Shipper of Maurice River Cove Oysters Salt Oysters. CIsbul Snappers. Crmbe Both Phone.' Dork St Market. Phils

And with it came yur stock of Spring ana Summer Men’s Goods, in a delightful array of the newest and most down-to-to-the-minute styles and colors. Hats, shirts, socks, underwear or that new Spring Suit—all here, and

moderately priced.

Jones’ Men’s Shop

804 Asbury Avenue,

Next to Title and Trual Co.

Ocean City, N. J.

HOBDELL S Practical Dyer of OSTRICH FEATHERS We Solicit Your Feather Wants in aQ its Branches

DYEING

CLEANING and

CURLING

154-156 N. Thirteenth St, PHILADELPHIA

will he welcome and the Cape May County brand of good cheer and good fellowship will he extended to you. You will find here opportunity unbounded, and health and pleasure in

every breath.

At least try a little visit Mils year. OUR SEASON-OPENING EDITION The publishers of the TIMES take, a pardonable pride in this, the 192(1 Season-Opening Edition of the TIM,is. It te the teigest newspaper ever published in the County in number o! pages, and In vo.ame of i.dvertJslng and new s mat Ur carried, exceeding even our efforts of previous years. And *hi!e we feel that the issue depicts in word and picture the advantage, of Cape M’-y County alma,.t as j well as void types .«nd hlaek-and-whili- j photos ran, yet we feel I hat Justice has ; not fully been done. '>ccausc uf the I 6 oomparativtiy p->or quality paper the shortage of news-print has forced us] to use. and rhoe blacking and kero-1 sene oil that h now sold as printer * Ink. Y.'e trust our readers will overtook any defects a* they appear, and will cooperate with us in disposing of the issue U> tbo greatert nUvantage A copy Is being • to many out-of J town i*"gobs, vl.o shbi.** a d probably will bocomt interested in Cape May Count); a copy, aiao. Is sent to

and Mrs. John Jones on .Sunday. Dr. Eugene V'ay sjent the week-end

i'i Philadelphia.

Mrs. Frank Fldler fell and injured her hand on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Grace spenl Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Warren

Grace

Cape May Court Hou*'- visitors on Saturday were: Anna Spr ger. Grace Fid) -r snd Florence Blown. Edmund Chester a pet.. Sunday with

his

Mrs. Kehurman and family were tn I town on Sunday. Mr* l*aul Carroll and children spent a lew. days of last week in PhiladelMr. Jam,-* Stiles visited his brother | ai South Dennison Sunday. Mias Hattie Fldler spent Sunday in South Dennis. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Butcher attended the play on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Errickson spent Sunday with Mrs. John Krrickson. Mr and Mrs. Wm. Thompson visited Cape May on Friday. Samuel Westcott spent the week-end with hi* family. Mrs. Ogden Gandy 1* ill at tbl* writ- * The ph

• spent |

.Mr. Earl Chester went to Philadelphia on Monday. Mr. Rnvmond Westcott spent the j week-end with his parent* Mi** Hattie Dalton entertained I er j i rotber and family over the week-end j Mr. D H Westcott is visiting in!

Millville.

Mr. Moms Creamer spent the week end with his family. >1r. Wm. Fldler and family called on Mr. Frank Fldler on Sunduy. Mr. Harry Scull was in town on

Sunday.

Mr. Harry Tan Arsdaley spent the j week-end with relative' here

c/fond'

THE UNIVERSAL CAR ANNOUNCEMENT \Ye will be able to make delivery with the new 1920 FORD SEDANS TOURING CARS RUNABOUTS ' TRUCKS with a few days’ notice. Elec’,:'' light and starlets if desired. Standard i-ORD Parts and supplies carried in stock. Write or phone fm demonstration. CAPE MAY COURI HOOSE GARAGE *A-ent for Sea Die City and Vicinity) Cape May Court House New Jersey

In looking about for a banking Institution to receive your money, you want to find one that Is safe, convenient and accommodating. We want you to conaider this old established Institution along theas llnea and cordially Invite you to call on us and open an account. 8 PER CENT. INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Security Trust Company, CAPE HAY CITY, N. J.

We Can Supply All Your HOUSEHOLD NEEDS You want what you want when you want it, and at the lowest prices lor standard goods. Uur si. ck ta complete, a- d we m-ke quic. deliveries t. all p*rts of tea I e cit>. Rhone order* promptly filled.

WHEN YOU

NEED

Groceries Bolter Bread Cakes Tobacco Candy Rubber Boots .

Garden Hose Fishing Tackle

Bathing Supplies

Shoes

Han ware Auto Tires 'Ml Skins

Rubber Goods Beat Hardware ~ Boat Supplies I' r C CAN Life Preservers Househ id Goods supply n

Pots ana Pans Paints and Oils

Varnishes

Pam l Brushes

Clothing

Bicycle Tire

Gas -line

CLARENCE PFEIFFER General Merekandi.se SEA ISLE CITY, :-j v j

PAINT DEVOE PAINT